Dr. Aaron's Blog

The importance of man’s best friend.

October 1, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

Most people will agree that having a pet is wonderful. A dog or cat is a living, breathing animal that provides love, devotion and sometimes entertainment. They are your most loyal companion and depend on you to feed and provide … Continue reading →

What the heck is Diabetes all about?

September 22, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

Type II diabetes is becoming more and more of an issue in the adult (and now more recently in the adolescent) population. The two primary causes of Type II diabetes are obesity and inactivity. Diabetes and pre-diabetes are on the … Continue reading →

Acupuncture – What is it all about?

September 3, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

Acupuncture has been part of the healthcare system in China for at least 2500 years.  It is based on the principle that there are patterns of energy flow (Qi) that run throughout the body and are essential for health.  Each … Continue reading →

Surviving Summer Critters and Scrapes – Naturally!

August 27, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

With earlier sunsets and cooler evenings, it’s clear that the summer is winding down. However, despite the definite nip that has replaced the sweltering heat of July, there are still a couple weekends left of this season to trek up … Continue reading →

Cover Up!

August 19, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

Cover Up! Protecting yourself from the sun. Now that we are into August and everyone is enjoying the beautiful sunny weather, let’s take a minute to remember how to keep SUN SAFE and SUN SMART. Covering up in the sun … Continue reading →

Cravings and Compulsions Talk

May 17, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

Come join me on Tuesday May 20th at 5pm for a hands-on workshop which looks at your values, and how the choices YOU make can steer you towards or away from these.  What do you value in life?  What are … Continue reading →

What is the best way to balance hormone levels?

February 7, 2014 All, Hormones, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Vitamin Therapy by Aaron Van Gaver

Today I wanted to talk about one of the most important organs in the body for regulating hormone levels. No it’s not the Thyroid. It’ your Adrenal Glands. Your Adrenal Glands sit on top of your Kidney – its main … Continue reading →

Myer’s Cocktail’s and High Dosage Vitamin C IV’s

January 27, 2014 All, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Vitamin Therapy by Aaron Van Gaver

I am often asked what is the BEST way to get Vitamins into your body.  Well, that’s easy — eat good food — chew it a bunch of times —–there you go! That may seem easy for some people — … Continue reading →